We've tracked down the best Christmas crackers in Australia

By Shelly Horton| 12 months ago

Very merry news indeed

Nothing makes me happier than the tradition of Christmas crackers snapping before lunch on Christmas Day.
There’s something about putting on those dumb paper crowns and reading the terribly corny jokes that just sets the festive mood.

But there are now so many choices, from cheap and cheerful to bon bons that are an uber luxurious stand-alone gift, so I figured I'd better give you a rundown.

Basic crackers, from $5

Your everyday department stores and supermarkets like Woolies, Coles, Kmart, Target, and Big W sell the basic crackers that we all know and love: simple bonbons that come with paper crowns and jokes... and they can be bought from as little as $5 for a pack.

For a bit more fun DJs is selling a set of six crackers, alternating white and red glitter design with cute reindeer image.

The crackers contain a crown, joke and wind-up reindeer and a race board is in the box.

David Jones Lip Favourites, $24.95

If you have teenage girls, David Jones also has a cute makeup option cracker. It’s a set of five crackers that have a hidden surprise of gorgeous high-shine lip glosses in festive shades.

Dusk, $49.99

If you’re feeling a bit more fancy, Dusk has a set of six crackers.

Each cracker is hand-made and includes a snap, a joke and the Aussie version of “Celebrity Head” game to fill your Christmas gathering with fun and laughter. Also included is a festive novelty tea light candle.

Camp Quality Crack Ups, $29.95

And now to a cracker for a good cause a set of 10 crackers.

These Christmas Crackers are filled with jokes from great Aussie comedians and hilarious Camp Quality kids who have undergone a cancer experience. So not only do they make you laugh, but they make you feel good too because the money raised through sales support kids impacted by cancer.

Peter Alexander, $29.95 (kids), $49.95 (adults)

Now we’re heading to the individual present end of the crackers. Forget paper hats, inside these Christmas crackers you'll find a pair of Peter Alexander PJ shorts or a baby onesie.

Available in lots of fun prints for women, men and kids. You can choose the sizes and patterns.

Jo Malone, $455.00

This is one big cracker.

Now, if you’re buying for Mariah Carey this is the Christmas Cracker for you. The size of a small child, it’s the Jo Malone London Ultimate Christmas Cracker.

It holds four full sized Jo Malone products that you can fill at will with candles, perfume, body cream whatever you choose. You can go in-store and a scent stylist will be able to help you select items that will complement each other.